Prior Things
Prior Things

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Ever felt like you're just holding a place in someone else's life or reflecting on life's fleeting moments? This song beautifully encapsulates those feelings. With vivid imagery, it explores themes of longing and self-reflection. The notion of "vacation" here… Read more

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Prior Things Lyrics

Just a few minutes after taking them I realized
Hundreds of buzzing flies were all over me

I looked up and there you were, reading
You were on your own, you were on vacation
You were on vacation
Vacation means "leave"
Means "obliterate all prior things"

Here, why don't I try
Why don't I try to make you mine?
Why is a lack of imagination the crime?
Why don't I try
Why don't I try to make you mine?
Why don't I back you up against this moment?

So when you finally go, you go, you go, you go
And when you choose to go
I resume my little lower road
Nobody needs to know, will know, will know
Will know that I ever meant to leave my little lower road
road, road, road

I watch the bird feeder out back in my parents' yard
The weight of that bluejay
The bully steals it all

And what must happen in your mind
When you create those silences?
Well nevermind, nevermind I don't want to see
I know it's got nothing to do with me

Here, why don't I try
Why don't I try to move aside?
I'm still soft, I'm still in my prime
Why don't I try
Why don't I try to move aside
I'm still soft, it's still my time

And when you finally go, you go, you go, you go, you go
When you choose to go
I resume my little lower road
And nobody needs to know, will know, will know
Will know that I ever meant to leave my little lower road

And when you finally go, you go, you go, you go, you go
And when you choose to go
I resume my little lower road
And nobody needs to know, will know, will know
Will know that I was only holding your place on this, your little lower road
your little lower road, your little lower road, little lower road
your little lower road, little lower road, your little lower road, little lower road

Writer(s): Christine Frances Quinlan
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Hipgnosis Songs Group
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What is the Meaning of Prior Things?

Ever felt like you're just holding a place in someone else's life or reflecting on life's fleeting moments? This song beautifully encapsulates those feelings. With vivid imagery, it explores themes of longing and self-reflection. The notion of "vacation" here symbolizes a break from the past and an attempt at redefining oneself, yearning for connection and understanding. The recurring imagery of the "little lower road" conveys a sense of choosing a path that remains unnoticed and unremarkable. There’s a sense of intimacy in trying to claim moments and emotions, yet realizing the temporary nature of these feelings. The lyrics reflect on self-worth and the perennial urge to move forward despite lingering doubts. Ultimately, it's about coming to terms with one's role in the grand tapestry of relationships and life.

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